A Pietermaritzburg magistrate, Dieter Schultz, will make his findings known in January in connection with the inquest into the death of James Sinkins (8), who was alleged to have been the victim of a savage dog attack.

It’s been two years since 11-year-old Siyamthanda Bakamela was attacked at her home in Rosettenville by two pit bulls on the 25th of August, 2015. As a result of her injuries, ‘Siya’ - as she is affectionately known - had to have her right leg amputated above the knee.